Why Republicans, Democrats Think Differently About Taxes
WEBAug 18, 2020 · For example, the majority of respondents say they think people who work hard should pay lower taxes. Surprisingly, they also agree that middle-class tax cuts help shrink the federal deficit. While ...
News and Views - The Fiscal Times
WEBSep 27, 2024 · Fiscal News Roundup. Johnson's Government Funding Bill Advances Despite GOP Defections — Washington Post. Johnson Forges Ahead on Spending Plan as GOP Support Crumbles — Politico. Republicans ...
Trump Economic Plans Would Cost More Than $4 Trillion: Analysis
WEBAug 27, 2024 · An array of tax and spending proposals put forth by former President Donald Trump would raise the federal budget deficit by more than $4 trillion over the next 10 years, according to an analysis ...
9 Changes to the Constitution – How Would You Change It?
WEBJul 3, 2013 · Advertisement. We last amended the Constitution a generation ago. So much has changed since then. The viral-like spread of the Internet was two years away. Pagers were still gaining in popularity ...
Bill Clinton’s Surplus Miracle, 20 Years Later | The Fiscal Times
WEBJun 22, 2018 · Beside him, a large chart showed a $150 billion surplus projected through 2003. In retrospect, this forecast looks laughable. We were running deficits again by 2002. Twenty years later, the ...
Harris Proposes a Corporate Tax Hike | The Fiscal Times
WEBAug 19, 2024 · Harris last week issued an economic plan that analysts say would cost roughly $2 trillion over a decade. The corporate tax hike also contrasts with former President Donald Trump’s promise to ...
House Republican Caucus Calls for Raising the Social Security ...
WEBMar 21, 2024 · The Republican Study Committee, the largest conservative caucus in the House, released on Wednesday a 2025 budget proposal that would slash healthcare spending, raise the Social Security ...
News Alert: House Approves $95 Billion Aid Package for Ukraine, …
WEBApr 20, 2024 · House Approves Aid to Ukraine, Israel in Strongly Bipartisan Votes. In rare Saturday action, the House overwhelmingly passed a $95 billion series of foreign aid bills this afternoon, delivering ...
Harris Prepares New Tax Breaks for Small Businesses
WEBSep 3, 2024 · In a speech in New Hampshire, Harris will reportedly propose to allow new businesses to write off $50,000 in start-up expenses — 10 times the current $5,000 limit. According to The New York ...
Congress Skips Town as Shutdown Deadline Looms | The Fiscal …
WEBFeb 16, 2024 · Congress may be out next week for its Presidents’ Day recess, but the clock is still ticking toward a March 1 deadline to keep portions of the government from shutting down and a second deadline ...